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Volkswagen owners urge urgent action to cut costs, fend off China rivals

Risingsecond windCoverage went quiet for 4 days, then returned with 31 more reports - 50 voices in all.
After publishing: 13 headlines quietly rewritten, 11 descriptions edited, 10 URLs changed34 changes
  1. Der Spiegel (Germany)seen 24 Aug, 13:13URL changed

    now resolves towww.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/unternehmen/volkswagen-oliver-blume-bezeichnet-situation-bei-vw-als-mehr-als-kritisch-a-245cc562-3f56-4df7-b522-db226df6b9f0#ref=rss

  2. Der Spiegel (Germany)seen 25 Aug, 09:18headline rewritten

    News: VW-Chef Blume auf Betriebsversammlungen, Trumps Kandidaten verlieren Vorwahlen, Bundeskabinett in KlausurNews: VW-Krise, Donald Trump, Bundeskabinett in Klausur

  3. iRozhlas (Czechia)seen 25 Aug, 20:07headline rewritten

    Volkswagen má nizkou produktivitu v německých továrnách a škrty už nemůže odkládat, říká RybeckýVolkswagen má nízkou produktivitu v německých továrnách a škrty už nemůže odkládat, říká Rybecký

  4. Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)seen 25 Aug, 20:07description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    Der Chef des größten deutschen Autobauers galt den Mitarbeitern mal als einer von ihnen. Jetzt muss er ihnen einen drastischen Sparkurs erklären.

    Der Chef des größten deutschen Autobauers galt den Mitarbeitern mal als einer von ihnen. Jetzt muss er der Belegschaft einen drastischen Sparkurs erklären.

  5. DW Top Storiesseen 27 Aug, 16:47URL changed

    now resolves towww.dw.com/en/volkswagen-job-cuts-germany-restructuring/a-78483715?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

  6. Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)seen 27 Aug, 20:56URL changed

    now resolves towww.sueddeutsche.de/wirtschaft/vw-betriebsversammlung-wolfsburg-sparplaene-jobabbau-blume-lies-cavallo-li.3536219?reduced=true

  7. DW Top Storiesseen 28 Aug, 00:12URL changed

    now resolves towww.dw.com/en/volkswagen-job-cuts-germany-restructuring/a-78483715?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

  8. DW Top Storiesseen 28 Aug, 00:12URL changed

    now resolves towww.dw.com/en/volkswagen-job-cuts-germany-restructuring/a-78483715?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

  9. DW Top Storiesseen 28 Aug, 00:12URL changed

    now resolves towww.dw.com/en/volkswagen-job-cuts-germany-restructuring/a-78483715?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

  10. Die Zeit (Germany)seen 31 Aug, 00:39URL changed

    now resolves towww.zeit.de/arbeit/2026-08/vw-betriebsrat-daniela-cavallo-oliver-blume-werksschliessungen-kuendigungen-gxe

  11. Die Zeit (Germany)seen 31 Aug, 00:40URL changed

    now resolves towww.zeit.de/wirtschaft/unternehmen/2026-08/olaf-lies-volkswagen-oliver-blume-sparkurs-werkschliessungen-gxe

  12. Die Zeit (Germany)seen 31 Aug, 03:55URL changed

    now resolves towww.zeit.de/wirtschaft/2026-08/vw-sparkurs-oliver-blume-werke-emden-zwickau-hannover-neckarsulm-stellenabbau-gxe

  13. yahoo.comseen 31 Aug, 10:44description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    BERLIN, Aug 29 () - One of the main players in a struggle to agree a restructuring plan for Volkswagen AG, Lower Saxony state Premier Olaf Lies, ‌said there was heavy pressure on all sides to reach an agreement in ‌the next few days. The supervisory board of Europe's largest automaker is due to meet on September 4 to discuss ​a turnaround plan potentially involving tens of thousands of additional job losses.

    BERLIN, Aug 29 (Reuters) - One of the main players in a struggle to agree a restructuring plan for Volkswagen AG, Lower Saxony state Premier Olaf Lies, said there was heavy pressure on all sides to

  14. Die Zeit (Germany)seen 2 Sept, 18:54headline rewritten

    Autobauer: Volkswagen zwischen Spardruck und ZukunftsangstVor Sitzung des Aufsichtsrats: VW-Spardebatte spitzt sich zu - Werke bangen um ihre Zukunft

  15. Die Zeit (Germany)seen 3 Sept, 03:04headline rewritten

    VW-Werk in Emden: Lies will VW-Werk in Emden mit Ausbau der E-Autoproduktion rettenVW-Werk in Emden: Lies will VW-Werk in Emden mit Ausbau der E-Auto-Produktion retten

  16. El País (Spain)seen 3 Sept, 20:53description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    El futuro de la histórica enseña, que tiene 76 años, se dirimirá este viernes en la reunión del consejo de supervisión del gigante alemán, en la que se decidirán los recortes y el cierre de fábricas

    El futuro de la histórica enseña, que tiene 76 años, se dirime en la reunión del consejo de supervisión del gigante alemán, en la que se decidirán los recortes y el cierre de fábricas

  17. iDNES (Czechia)seen 4 Sept, 01:24headline rewritten

    Pryč s Ducati či autopůjčovnou. Volkswagen omezí podíly ve více než 700 firmáchPryč s Ducati, propustit 50 tisíc lidí. Volkswagen má plán pro lepší efektivitu

  18. Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)seen 4 Sept, 01:24description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    Der Beschluss sei einstimmig gefallen, gibt das Unternehmen bekannt. Die Umsetzung sei zwingend erforderlich, um die Zukunft von Volkswagen zu sichern. Die Einschnitte sind enorm.

    Die Einigung am Donnerstagabend kam unerwartet. Sie beinhaltet nicht nur einen weiteren, enormen Jobabbau. Auch für vier deutsche Werke ist die Zukunft weiter ungewiss.

  19. El Mundo (Spain)seen 4 Sept, 01:24headline rewritten

    Volkswagen sorprende con un acuerdo rápido y aprueba un ajuste extra de 50.000 empleos que deja en el aire cuatro fábricas alemanasVolkswagen sorprende con un acuerdo rápido y aprueba un ajuste extra de 50.000 empleos que deja en el aire cuatro fábricas alemanas y el futuro de Seat

  20. BBC News Worldseen 4 Sept, 09:14description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    The group - which includes Audi, Porsche, Skoda as well as the VW brand - plans to cut a total of 100,000 by 2030.

    The group - which includes Audi, Porsche, Skoda as well as the VW brand - plans to cut a total of 100,000 posts by 2030.

  21. Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)seen 4 Sept, 09:14description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    Es ist gut, dass die Gewerkschaft und das Land Niedersachsen eingelenkt haben. Und doch ist der Kompromiss nur ein Anfang. Ob er ausreicht, um VW wieder erfolgreich zu machen, liegt jetzt vor allem an Oliver Blume.

    Gut, dass die Gewerkschaft und das Land Niedersachsen eingelenkt haben. Trotzdem ist der Kompromiss nur ein Anfang. Ob er ausreicht, um VW wieder in die Spur zu bekommen, liegt jetzt an Vorstandschef Blume.

  22. The Guardian Worldseen 6 Sept, 02:30headline rewritten

    Volkswagen announces it will cut 100,000 jobs by 2030Volkswagen to cut further 50,000 jobs as it ends row with union over revival plan

  23. Le Monde Englishseen 6 Sept, 02:30description edited
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    The total cuts will be the largest restructuring ever carried out in the global automotive industry, amounting to about 15% of the carmaker's staff worldwide.

    The cut will be the largest restructuring ever carried out in the global automotive industry, amounting to about 15% of the carmaker's staff worldwide.

  24. Le Monde (France)seen 6 Sept, 02:30headline rewritten

    Le conseil de surveillance de Volkswagen s’accorde sur une restructuration historique prévoyant la suppression de 50 000 postesVolkswagen s’accorde sur une restructuration historique, 100 000 emplois supprimés en perspective d’ici à 2030

  25. akronnewsreporter.comseen 6 Sept, 20:12description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    Volkswagen’s sweeping restructuring underlines the force of the China shock hitting Germany’s economy as the world’s biggest car market, short years ago a major profit center, rapidly becomes a major competitive challenge.

    The plan will include the loss of 50,000 jobs and probably four German auto plants.

  26. El País (Spain)seen 7 Sept, 13:30description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    La compañía acepta su nueva realidad en China, donde ha perdido 1,54 millones de ventas anuales entre 2019 y 2025

    La compañía acepta su nueva realidad en China, donde en 2025 comercializó 1,54 millones de vehículos menos que antes de la pandemia

  27. bnnbloomberg.caseen 7 Sept, 17:15headline rewritten

    Volkswagen shares rise as investors cheer board approval of sweeping cost reductionsPressure in China helps convince Volkswagen it’s time to change

  28. readingeagle.comseen 8 Sept, 05:46description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    Volkswagen’s sweeping restructuring underlines the force of the China shock hitting Germany’s economy as the world’s biggest car market, short years ago a major profit center, rapidly becomes a major competitive challenge.

    The plan will include the loss of 50,000 jobs and probably four German auto plants.

  29. Der Spiegel (Germany)seen 10 Sept, 14:17headline rewritten

    Volkswagen: Radikalkur kostet wohl zehn Milliarden Euro für JobabbauVolkswagen: So teuer könnte die Radikalkur für VW werden

  30. geelongadvertiser.com.auseen 12 Sept, 05:29headline rewritten

    ‘Mega crisis’: Car giant fighting for its life‘Mega crisis’: Car giant slashes jobs, cars

  31. cairnspost.com.auseen 12 Sept, 14:54headline rewritten

    ‘Mega crisis’: Car giant fighting for its life‘Mega crisis’: Car giant slashes jobs, cars

  32. aol.comseen 22 Sept, 17:35headline rewritten

    Volkswagen crisis worsens with profit warning over Porsche-led $11.5 billion hitVolkswagen crisis worsens with $11.5 billion profit warning, largely due to Porsche struggles

  33. DW Top Storiesseen 1 Oct, 07:51description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    In an effort to cut costs, automaker Volkswagen terminated most of its collective wage agreements in Germany. This could reignite disputes with employee representatives. DW has more.

    In an effort to cut costs, automaker Volkswagen terminated most of its collective wage agreements in Germany. This could reignite disputes with employee representatives.

  34. DW Top Storiesseen 17 Oct, 06:25URL changed

    now resolves towww.dw.com/en/volkswagen-to-cut-100000-jobs-by-end-of-decade/a-78896123?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

original reportingcopies
Fri, 7 August 2026peak 43 reports on Fri, 4 September 2026Mon, 19 October 2026

What it is about

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tportal (Croatia)1 original report1 copy echoing N1 Info (Croatia)1 copy echoing N1 Info (Croatia)1 original report
Novinky (Czechia)1 original report1 original report1 original report1 original report1 original report1 original report - 1 copy echoing iRozhlas (Czechia)1 original report1 original report1 original report1 original report1 copy echoing iDNES (Czechia)
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iDNES (Czechia)1 original report1 original report - edited after publishing1 original report
Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)1 original report3 original reports - edited after publishing2 original reports - edited after publishing
Le Figaro (France)1 original report2 original reports1 original report1 original report
Libération (France)1 original report1 original report1 original report
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yahoo.com1 original report1 original report1 original report - edited after publishing
Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)1 original report2 original reports1 original report1 original report1 original report
Tagesschau (Germany)1 original report1 original report
Index.hr (Croatia)1 original report1 original report1 original report1 copy echoing N1 Info (Croatia)1 original report1 original report1 original report
iRozhlas (Czechia)1 original report - edited after publishing1 original report1 original report1 original report1 copy echoing iDNES (Czechia)
ABC (Spain)1 original report1 original report
DW Top Stories4 original reports1 original report1 original report - edited after publishing
8 Aug, 03:06over 2 months19 Oct, 16:04

+ 34 more outlets · 66 reports left out of the cascade - too little in common with the story to place

How it spread - 219 original reports, 15 reprints

  1. Fri, 7 August 2026

    1 report
  2. Sat, 8 August 2026

    1 report
    • indiatimes.com03:06first to report

      Volkswagen's controlling families are urging management to act now. They emphasize the company's historic crossroads and need for sustainable competitiveness. Excess capacity must be reduced and costs significantly lowered. Decision-making processes need strengthening to address growing problems. This comes as Porsche SE reported a drop in its adjusted half-year earnings.

  3. Mon, 10 August 2026

    1 report
  4. Wed, 12 August 2026

    1 report
  5. Fri, 14 August 2026

    1 report
    • Novinky (Czechia)06:08

      Značka Porsche opustila skupinu sdílející emise v rámci koncernu Volkswagen a vytvořila novou skupinu s čínskou značkou Xpeng. Díky sdílení průměrných emisí se Porsche i koncern Volkswagen mohou vyhnout drastickým pokutám, Xpengu pak sdílení přinese další finance, které může využít k expanzi v Evropě.

  6. Tue, 18 August 2026

    1 report
  7. Fri, 21 August 2026

    2 reports
  8. Sat, 22 August 2026

    2 reports
  9. Sun, 23 August 2026

    5 reports
  10. Mon, 24 August 2026

    11 reports
  11. Tue, 25 August 2026

    34 reports
  12. Wed, 26 August 2026

    8 reports
  13. Thu, 27 August 2026

    4 reports
  14. Fri, 28 August 2026

    3 reports
    • Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)13:47

      Vorstandschef Oliver Blume und die anderen Manager reisen durch Deutschland, um ihre Sparpläne zu erklären. Doch die Auftritte gestalten sich holprig. Die Stimmung bei den Beschäftigten schwankt zwischen Ratlosigkeit und Empörung.

    • Novinky (Czechia)15:20

      Německý automobilový koncern Volkswagen čelí rostoucímu odporu zaměstnanců kvůli úsporným plánům. Po úterním mimořádném shromáždění ve Wolfsburgu pokračují jednání vedení se zaměstnanci i v dalších německých závodech. V pátek dopoledne se uskutečnilo v Baunatalu a odpoledne v Salzgitteru. Sílí obavy z dalšího rušení pracovních míst a možného uzavírání továren. V úvahu přichází ukončení až čtyř provozů.

    • Tagesschau (Germany)17:57

      In mehreren Betriebsversammlungen hat Volkswagen-Chef Blume die Mitarbeiter auf harte Einschnitte eingestimmt. Doch viele Fragen blieben offen. Eine Lösung zeichnet sich nach NDR-Informationen für das Werk Osnabrück ab. A.Deutskens und K.Seiler.

  15. Sat, 29 August 2026

    2 reports
  16. Mon, 31 August 2026

    9 reports
  17. Tue, 1 September 2026

    3 reports
  18. Wed, 2 September 2026

    3 reports
  19. Thu, 3 September 2026

    23 reports
  20. Fri, 4 September 2026

    38 reports
    • DW Top Stories00:06

      URL changednow www.dw.com/en/volkswagen-to-cut-100000-jobs-by-end-of-decade/a-78896123?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

      The company will carry out the biggest job cuts ever seen in the industry. Volkswagen also plans to restructure and invest in research.

    • Google News - Top Stories00:07

      Volkswagen to cut 100,000 jobs by end of decade DW.com Volkswagen to slash half its vehicle lineup and 50,000 jobs in cost-cutting effort CNN Volkswagen's surprise turnaround deal eases crisis at embattled carmaker Reuters Volkswagen announces it will cut 100,000 jobs by 2030 The Guardian VW Approves Plan to Cut 50,000 More Jobs in Broad Overhaul Bloomberg.com

    • BBC News World00:18edited after publishing

      The group - which includes Audi, Porsche, Skoda as well as the VW brand - plans to cut a total of 100,000 posts by 2030.

    • Die Zeit (Germany)00:32

      Vorstand und Arbeitnehmer bei VW haben sich nach einem erbitterten Machtkampf auf weitere Einschnitte geeinigt. Doch wer hat sich nun eigentlich durchgesetzt?

    • Google News - Top Stories01:20

      Volkswagen board approves plan to cut 100,000 jobs BBC Volkswagen to slash half its vehicle lineup and 50,000 jobs in cost-cutting effort cnn.com Volkswagen plans 50,000 more job cuts amid biggest overhaul in its history Business Insider Volkswagen board approves cutting 50,000 more jobs and ending production at 4 plants AP News Volkswagen targets 9% operating margin by 2030 Reuters

    • Times of India01:47

      Volkswagen announces its plan to cut an additional fifty thousand jobs by 2030 as part of a major restructuring effort aimed at enhancing the company's competitiveness and profitability. With declining sales and tougher competition from the electric vehicle market, Volkswagen is also exploring alternative uses for four of its German manufacturing plants, signaling a decisive commitment to its future direction.

    • Die Zeit (Germany)03:59

      Der Autokonzern stehe vor enormen Herausforderungen, sagt der niedersächsische Ministerpräsident. VW-Betriebsrat und IG Metall zeigen sich erst mal zufrieden.

    • Die Zeit (Germany)04:00

      Überraschend hat sich der VW-Aufsichtsrat auf ein umfassendes Sparprogramm geeinigt. Was hat das für Folgen? Und: Warum Giorgia Meloni in Italien so stark bleibt.

    • Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)04:58

      Gut, dass die Gewerkschaft und das Land Niedersachsen eingelenkt haben. Trotzdem ist der Kompromiss nur ein Anfang. Ob er ausreicht, um VW wieder in die Spur zu bekommen, liegt jetzt an Vorstandschef Blume.

    • Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)04:58edited after publishing

      Gut, dass die Gewerkschaft und das Land Niedersachsen eingelenkt haben. Trotzdem ist der Kompromiss nur ein Anfang. Ob er ausreicht, um VW wieder in die Spur zu bekommen, liegt jetzt an Vorstandschef Blume.

    • Google News - Top Stories06:03

      Volkswagen to cut 100,000 jobs in biggest ever industry shake-up Euronews Volkswagen Board Approves Doubling Job Cuts to 100,000 in Surprise Move WSJ Future Plan 2030: Volkswagen plans to cut 50K jobs, close several factories WHIO TV Volkswagen jumps 8% on plans to cut 50,000 jobs amid tariffs, China competition CNBC Volkswagen's surprise turnaround deal averts showdown as job cuts loom reuters.com

    • Der Spiegel (Germany)06:35

      Der große Knall im Aufsichtsrat von Volkswagen ist ausgeblieben. Überraschend geräuschlos hat das Aufsichtsgremium den Sanierungsplan durchgewinkt. Er hat es in sich.

    • cairnspost.com.au07:30edited after publishing

      previously‘Mega crisis’: Car giant fighting for its life

      Volkswagen will cut 100,000 jobs and slash production to help weather a “crisis” brought on by Chinese competition, the drive for electrification, and reduced demand for its vehicles.

      1 reprint
    • Novinky (Czechia)07:42

      Akcie německého automobilového koncernu Volkswagen posílily v pátek ráno na burze ve Frankfurtu o šest procent. Podle analytiků tak reagují na zprávu, že dozorčí rada dosáhla dohody o restrukturalizaci podniku, která odvrátila eskalaci sporů s odbory a spolkovou zemí Dolní Sasko. Ta patří mezi akcionáře koncernu.

    • Libération (France)08:16

      15% des effectifs mondiaux pourraient être concernés. Le sort de quatre usines allemandes est incertain. Depuis des décennies, Volkswagen est sous l’influence conjointe du politique et des salariés, cette gouvernance commence à être critiquée et pourrait être réformée.

    • iRozhlas (Czechia)08:27

      Akcie německého automobilového koncernu Volkswagen zahájily páteční obchodování na frankfurtské burze výrazným růstem. Podle analytiků tak reagují na zprávu, že dozorčí rada dosáhla dohody o restrukturalizaci podniku, která odvrátila eskalaci sporů s odbory a spolkovou zemí Dolní Sasko. Ta patří mezi akcionáře koncernu. Prioritní akcie Volkswagenu si kolem 10.00 SELČ připisovaly téměř sedm procent, plyne z údajů na serveru Yahoo Finance.

    • irishnews.com08:36

      New plans will cut product range by around 50 per cent.

    • RMF24 (Poland)08:43

      Największa restrukturyzacja w historii motoryzacji. Volkswagen tnie 100 tys. miejsc pracy

    • Google News - Top Stories08:49

      Volkswagen jumps 6% on plans to cut 50,000 jobs amid tariffs, China competition CNBC Volkswagen Board Approves Doubling Job Cuts to 100,000 in Surprise Move WSJ VW CEO Still Needs to Fix Thorniest Problems After Job-Cuts Deal Bloomberg.com Volkswagen to slash half its vehicle lineup and 50,000 jobs in cost-cutting effort CNN Volkswagen to cut 50,000 more jobs, hitting 100,000 total layoffs qz.com

    • Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)08:55

      Volkswagen mette nero su bianco la cura per uscire dalla crisi: altri 50 mila posti di lavoro in meno, metà dei modelli entro il 2035 e quattro stabilimenti tedeschi dal futuro incerto. Il Consiglio di sorveglianza ha approvato all’unanimità il Future Plan 2030, dando all’amministratore delegato Oliver Blume (che aveva presentato il piano) il mandato […] L'articolo Volkswagen, 50mila posti in meno e quattro fabbriche a rischio. Passa la maxi-ristrutturazione proviene da Il Fatto Quotidiano .

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)09:55

      German automaker's supervisory board backs 2030 turnaround plan as future production at 4 German plants remains under review

    • Die Zeit (Germany)10:17

      Die Einigung auf ein Sparpaket bei VW sorgt auch in der Politik für Verunsicherung. Die sächsische Landesregierung äußert Hoffnung, anderswo zeigt sich offener Frust.

    • Le Monde (France)10:45

      Le constructeur en crise existentielle a surpris en concluant sans conflit un compromis permettant de supprimer 50 000 postes supplémentaires d’ici à 2030. Mais de nombreuses questions restent ouvertes sur les sites et l’avenir technologique du groupe.

    • Der Spiegel (Germany)11:06

      Volkswagens Vorstand drückt den gewaltigsten Sparplan der Unternehmensgeschichte durch – weil er bereit war, schmutziger zu agieren als IG Metall und Politik. Europas größter Autokonzern wird nie mehr so sein, wie er war.

    • news.am11:47

      Volkswagen's board of directors has approved a large-scale cost-cutting program that plans to cut 50,000 jobs and halve the model line by 2030. In addition, the automaker...

    • Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)12:59

      Nach zähem Ringen steht das Sanierungskonzept bei VW – inklusive Abbau von 50 000 weiteren Jobs. Wo überall gespart wird und welche Fragen noch offen sind.

    • jacarandafm.com13:00

      German car giant Volkswagen said Thursday that management and unions had agreed to cut a total of 100,000 jobs by the end of the decade,

    • bnnbloomberg.ca14:03edited after publishing

      previouslyVolkswagen shares rise as investors cheer board approval of sweeping cost reductions

      Volkswagen said it plans to phase out production over 2031-34 at four plants, saying that it could not foresee cost-competitive production of new models.

      2 reprints
    • Google News - Top Stories14:03

      VW Cuts Another 50,000 Jobs and Possibly a Brand: TDS The Drive Will a Turnaround Plan Revive Volkswagen or Merely Delay Its Demise? The New York Times VW’s surprise job-slashing deal is a big win for its bosses The Economist VW's in big trouble: 75 models set to be slashed, factories will close... and bye bye Seat Top Gear Volkswagen to slash half its vehicle lineup and 50,000 jobs in cost-cutting effort CNN

    • ČT24 (Czechia)14:54

      Nový transformační plán koncernu Volkswagen (VW) nemá žádný přímý dopad na aktivity Škoda Auto, uvedl mluvčí mladoboleslavské automobilky za výrobu a personalistiku Martin Vejdělek. Firma tak zopakovala své stanovisko z července, kdy uvedla, že se jí restrukturalizační plán koncernu přímo netýká.

    • iRozhlas (Czechia)15:28

      Dozorčí rada koncernu Volkswagen schválila plán budoucnosti firmy do roku 2030. Cílem je transformace a zvýšení efektivity a konkurenceschopnosti. „Návrh prošel díky dohodě mezi politiky Dolního Saska a vedením koncernu,“ vysvětluje pro Radiožurnál Václav Jabůrek, ekonomický analytik serveru Seznam Zprávy a bývalý zpravodaj Českého rozhlasu v Německu.

    • Google News - Top Stories15:45

      Oliver Blume’s VW jobs victory leaves power questions untouched Financial Times Will a Turnaround Plan Revive Volkswagen or Merely Delay Its Demise? The New York Times VW’s surprise job-slashing deal is a big win for its bosses The Economist Volkswagen’s Peace Deal With Unions Sets Up Fresh Battles to Come wsj.com Workers reeling after VW cuts open door to factory closures Yahoo Finance

    • aol.com17:01

      By Christina Amann and Christoph Steitz BERLIN/FRANKFURT, Sept 4 (Reuters) - In a tense meeting on Wednesday afternoon at Volkswagen's headquarters in Wolfsburg, three of the firm's biggest power

    • Google News - Top Stories17:06

      Fear and compromise: How Volkswagen struck a deal over historic job cuts Reuters Volkswagen to slash half its vehicle lineup and 50,000 jobs in cost-cutting effort CNN Pressure in China helps convince Volkswagen it’s time to change AP News Volkswagen's road to restructuring Reuters Volkswagen plans 50,000 job cuts as analysts see ‘halo effect’ for German auto industry CNBC

    • Google News - Top Stories17:29

      Volkswagen’s Peace Deal With Unions Sets Up Fresh Battles to Come WSJ Will a Turnaround Plan Revive Volkswagen or Merely Delay Its Demise? The New York Times VW’s surprise job-slashing deal is a big win for its bosses The Economist Workers reeling after VW cuts open door to factory closures Yahoo Finance Volkswagen board approves plan to cut another 50,000 jobs BBC

    • Google News - Top Stories18:09

      VW’s surprise job-slashing deal is a big win for its bosses The Economist Volkswagen board approves cutting 50,000 more jobs and ending production at 4 plants AP News Volkswagen plans 50,000 job cuts as analysts see ‘halo effect’ for German auto industry CNBC VW’s turnaround deal pushes tough decisions to 2027 Automotive News Volkswagen to slash half its vehicle lineup and 50,000 jobs in cost-cutting effort CNN

    • Die Zeit (Germany)18:23

      Stagnierende Verkaufszahlen, drohende Werksschließungen und Jobabbau: VW muss sparen. Diese Grafiken zeigen das Ausmaß der Krise bei dem deutschen Autokonzern.

    • El Mundo (Spain)20:51

      CEO de Volkswagen y del Brand Group Core. El responsable de las marcas de volumen del consorcio dice que el ajuste de empleo en el grupo automovilístico se focalizará en puestos administrativos Leer

  21. Sat, 5 September 2026

    6 reports
    • El País (Spain)03:15

      Partes clave de la estructura de poder de la empresa se resisten a que Alemania se lleve todo el golpe de los 50.000 recortes adicionales de empleo anunciados

    • Novinky (Czechia)08:55

      Ještě nikdy ve své devadesátileté historii nebyl německý automobilový koncern Volkswagen v takových problémech. Prodeje v Číně slábnou, americká cla zdražují dovoz do USA a evropské továrny nemají zakázky. Největším problémem jsou marže, které prudce padají. Firma se proto rozhodla propouštět a zvažuje i zavření některých továren.

    • Google News - Top Stories09:03

      Will a Turnaround Plan Revive Volkswagen or Merely Delay Its Demise? The New York Times VW’s surprise job-slashing deal is a big win for its bosses The Economist Volkswagen’s Peace Deal With Unions Sets Up Fresh Battles to Come WSJ Workers reeling after VW cuts open door to factory closures Yahoo Finance Volkswagen board approves plan to cut another 50,000 jobs BBC

    • Vecernji list (Croatia)10:49

      Volkswagen zapošljava više od 650.000 ljudi u svim svojim markama, što uključuje Škodu, Seat, Porsche, Cupru i Lamborghini

    • Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)13:34

      L’ombra della crisi di Volkswagen si allunga sull’Italia, con le nubi che si addensano sulla Motor Valley. Il piano di tagli deciso dal gruppo automobilistico tedesco rischia di avere ripercussioni su Ducati e Lamborghini, entrambe controllate dalla casa costruttrice di Wolfsburg. L’ufficializzazione della cura dimagrante non è un fulmine a ciel sereno, ma definisce la […] L'articolo L’ombra della crisi di Volkswagen si allunga su Ducati: si valuta la vendita. Urso: “La tuteleremo” proviene da...

    • ABC (Spain)23:41

      Desde que se conocieron las intenciones de Volkswagen de cerrar plantas en Alemania, los ingenieros del grupo están recibiendo insistentes ofertas de empleo por parte de empresas del sector de la defensa. Así lo ha reconocido la responsable del Comité de Empresa, Daniela Cavallo. Muchos de ellos, ante la incertidumbre, aceptan, lo que está causando una descapitalización de talento que el CEO, Oliver Blume, no parece haber previsto en su plan de recortes.«Era una oferta muy atractiva y he...

  22. Sun, 6 September 2026

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  23. Mon, 7 September 2026

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  24. Tue, 8 September 2026

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  25. Wed, 9 September 2026

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  26. Thu, 10 September 2026

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    • Der Spiegel (Germany)08:26edited after publishing

      previouslyVolkswagen: Radikalkur kostet wohl zehn Milliarden Euro für Jobabbau

      Zehn Milliarden Euro allein für den Jobabbau – Volkswagens historische Sanierung wird den Autokonzern erst einmal viel kosten. In Wolfsburg droht der nächste Streit über Geld.

    • Novinky (Czechia)10:55

      Německý automobilový koncern Volkswagen předpokládá, že náklady na restrukturalizaci související s rušením pracovních míst do roku 2030 dosáhnou deseti miliard eur (přes 242 miliard korun). S odvoláním na usnesení dozorčí rady a další firemní dokumenty to ve čtvrtek uvedl server týdeníku Der Spiegel. V případě, že by se naplnila hrozba uzavření závodů, pak interní odhady podle informovaného zdroje agentury Reuters hovoří o 16 miliardách eur (téměř 388 miliard korun).

  27. Fri, 11 September 2026

    2 reports
    • Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)07:54

      Il piano di ristrutturazione del gruppo Volkswagen? Ha l’obiettivo di ridurre la capacità produttiva – non più sostenibile alla luce dei minori volumi di vendita attuali – e abbattere i costi operativi. Fila, certo. Tuttavia, secondo quanto rivelato dal settimanale tedesco Der Spiegel, la manovra aziendale potrebbe costare al costruttore fino a 16 miliardi di […] L'articolo Volkswagen, la ristrutturazione può costare fino a 16 miliardi di euro proviene da Il Fatto Quotidiano .

    • Der Spiegel (Germany)12:48

      Es brodelt weiter bei Volkswagen: Betriebsrat und IG Metall fordern das Management zu einem Überprüfungsgespräch auf. Einen Termin soll es noch in diesem Monat geben.

  28. Mon, 14 September 2026

    1 report
  29. Tue, 15 September 2026

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  30. Fri, 18 September 2026

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  31. Sat, 19 September 2026

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  32. Sun, 20 September 2026

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  33. Wed, 23 September 2026

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  34. Thu, 24 September 2026

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  35. Fri, 25 September 2026

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  36. Tue, 29 September 2026

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    • Novinky (Czechia)13:32

      Německý automobilový gigant Volkswagen se připravuje zveřejnit obrovský finanční dopad na své hospodaření v souvislosti s programem odškodnění v hodnotě devět miliard liber (256 miliard korun) v oblasti financování automobilů. A to několik měsíců poté, co spolu se skupinou konkurenčních firem zavedení programu právně napadl. V úterý o tom informovala televize Sky News, podle které se dopady na Volkswagen budou pohybovat v řádu stovek milionů liber.

  37. Wed, 30 September 2026

    3 reports
    • DW Top Stories08:10edited after publishing

      In an effort to cut costs, automaker Volkswagen terminated most of its collective wage agreements in Germany. This could reignite disputes with employee representatives.

    • Der Spiegel (Germany)13:15

      Im Zuge der Konzernsanierung plant VW die Kündigung von zehn seiner Haustarifverträge. Beschäftigte in ganz Deutschland sind betroffen, der Betriebsrat kündigt Widerstand an.

    • iRozhlas (Czechia)13:17

      Dozorčí rada největšího evropského automobilového koncernu Volkswagen přijala začátkem měsíce plán na výhledové zrušení desítek tisíc pracovních míst a možná také zavření několika továren v Německu. Ve středu o tom Volkswagen jedná s odbory. „Je tam spousta otazníků a nášlapných min, které tam odboráři vidí. Pravděpodobně ve svém jednání budou velmi tvrdí,“ říká pro Český rozhlas Plus Petr Knap, strategický poradce v automobilovém průmyslu.

  38. Thu, 1 October 2026

    2 reports
  39. Sat, 3 October 2026

    1 report
  40. Thu, 8 October 2026

    2 reports
  41. Sat, 10 October 2026

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  42. Sun, 11 October 2026

    4 reports
  43. Mon, 12 October 2026

    5 reports
    • Google News - Europe query02:38

      After announcing biggest layoffs in Volkswagen's history, CEO of Europe's biggest car company makes ‘Chin The Times of India

    • Times of India02:38

      Volkswagen's CEO Oliver Blume has advocated for stronger European policies aimed at shielding local industries from the influx of low-cost competition from China. As the company undergoes vast restructuring, including potential layoffs and factory closures, he noted the importance of collaboration between businesses and policymakers to foster competitive landscapes. Despite EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, the rise of Chinese brands continues to challenge Volkswagen and other European...

    • Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)05:20

      Non è un momento facile per Volkswagen. Il gruppo tedesco deve fare i conti con il calo dei profitti, la concorrenza cinese, i dazi americani e le difficoltà di Porsche. A settembre ha rivisto al ribasso le previsioni per il 2026, riducendo la stima del margine operativo a non oltre l’1%, mentre prosegue un piano […] L'articolo Volkswagen, la sfida europea. Blume: “Il futuro è nelle nostre mani” proviene da Il Fatto Quotidiano .

    • Novinky (Czechia)07:06

      Krize německých automobilek je tak hluboká, že přijde dříve nemyslitelné propouštění a zavírání továren. Motorem celého koncernu Volkswagen je nyní tuzemská Škoda Auto, která nevsadila vše na jednu kartu. Novinkám to řekl viceprezident Svazu průmyslu a dopravy Radek Špicar.

    • tportal (Croatia)07:28

      Volkswagen prolazi kroz najveću transformaciju u svojoj povijesti, a njegov izvršni direktor Oliver Blume sada je otvoreno pozvao europske političare da pomognu automobilskoj industriji u borbi sa sve snažnijom kineskom konkurencijom.

  44. Tue, 13 October 2026

    6 reports
  45. Thu, 15 October 2026

    1 report
  46. Mon, 19 October 2026

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